Civilization 6: Norway - Harald Hardrada, nation overview, tips Civilization VI Game Guide
Last update: 14 March 2022
In this chapter of Civilization 6 game guide you will find useful information about Norway. Here, you will learn what sets Norway apart from other nations in Civilization VI and what is their greatest strength. Also, here you will find useful information about the easiest types of victory that Norway can achieve.
Nation description - Norwegian
Name | Effect |
Knarr | After researching Shipbuilding units can enter ocean tiles. Naval melee units heal in neutral territory. Units ignore additional movement costs from embarking and disembarking. |
Thunderbolt of the North | Naval melee units can perform coastal raids. |
Norway is another country, along with England and Spain, whose the biggest strength are naval units. As to be expected from Vikings, Norway units can enter ocean tiles much earlier than other nations. Thanks to that you can have a bigger exploration but don't forget to check in the scenario options to have a map that has big water bodies. The fact that your units can regenerate health when they are in neutral territory is very important during naval fights. When playing as Norway you should focus on creating cities on different continents and then linking them by trade routes.
Thunderbolt of the North ability allows you to attack units when they are on a coast. You won't get a lot of chances to use it but it may prove to be useful when you must defend your cities from enemies. Create your cities on coasts and form a strong fleet and thanks to that you will rule the seas.
Summary
It is hard to point one way for Norway to follow. Coastal cities and harbor districts generate a lot of gold and production points which in turn allows you to recruit and keep a lot of units. This nation is recommended for veteran players so before you use them you should become familiar with every mechanic in the game. The abilities discussed above can be use in many ways, you only have to begin the game near a bigger water body. Otherwise, restart a scenario and wish for a better placement. When you take the profits in gold into consideration, domination can be the easiest way to achieve victory but you can also use a coastline and fill it with seaside resorts which will get you closer to culture victory.